4<\/p>\n Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz’s mixed doubles partnership lasted just one game at the US OpenCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Despite the result, their partnership in New York did nothing to dispel the continued dating rumours they have had to contend with.<\/p>\n While both have always insisted they are just good friends, this hasn’t stopped tennis fans from speculating that the pair are in a relationship.<\/p>\n These theories were then sent into overdrive when Alcaraz and Raducanu announced they would compete together<\/a> in Flushing Meadows back in June.<\/p>\n And one former star who has an idea of the constant scrutiny surrounding their private lives, is all-time great Evert.<\/p>\n The 18-time Grand Slam champion was engaged to fellow major winner Jimmy Connors in the 1970s.<\/p>\n While the decorated couple ultimately broke up in 1975, it is still discussed in the tennis world, with fans also ‘shipping’ them years before they went public with their relationship. <\/p>\n What did Chris Evert say about Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz?<\/p>\n In an interview with ESPN ahead of Alcaraz and Raducanu’s US Open campaign, the 70-year-old was asked if there any similarity between the duo<\/a>, and herself and Connors.<\/p>\n To this, Evert bluntly replied: \u201cNo, because they\u2019re not having a relationship.”<\/p>\n The former WTA world no.1 also stressed she was glad her heyday came in the last century, before the internet gave fan rumours spread an even wider reach.<\/p>\n She added: \u201cI\u2019m so glad I came up in the \u201970s, not in this day and age. “Because, I mean, jeez, you\u2019re controversial and talked about no matter what you do.\u201d<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won a combined 26 Grand Slam singles titles between themCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n Raducanu and Alcaraz have both won the US Open singles title before, with the former triumphing in 2021Credit: GETTYHow has Emma Raducanu responded to the rumours?<\/p>\n Raducanu and Alcaraz have been subject to speculation surrounding the nature of their relationship for well over a year now. <\/p>\n This first began when the Brit was spotted at Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final last year<\/a>, which prompted unfounded claims they were an item.<\/p>\n And Raducanu addressed the constant rumours<\/a> surrounding her personal life in an interview with the Guardian last week.<\/p>\n She said of it: \u201cI guess it comes with the territory, people being so curious.<\/p>\n \u201cI think they\u2019re more curious about this news than any tennis results and tennis news. But I just keep to myself, my private life to one side.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s always funny when people try to find something out, but I try not to read into it so much.\u201d<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Raducanu admitted she tries not to pay attention to speculationCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Fans will now have to wait until Sunday to catch Raducanu and Alcaraz back in action at the US Open.<\/p>\n The pair suffered a 4-2 4-2 defeat to Raducanu’s compatriot Draper<\/a> and US star Pegula in the revamped mixed doubles tournament.<\/p>\n![\"Emma](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/doubles-team-emma-raducanu-great-1017246909.jpg\")
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